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Hooked on Barra is the only guided, land-based barramundi fishing experience just outside Darwin on the way to Kakadu, set on a scenic floodplain teeming with wildlife. You’ll fish from the edge of a stocked dam. No boat? No stress! using easy-to-handle gear with help from friendly local guides. It’s designed for all ages and skill levels, making it perfect for families, first-timers, and curious travellers.
Where else can you hook a saltwater-bred barra while spotting crocs and buffalo in the distance - all in the same afternoon? Simple, safe, and wildly fun. Just cast, set the lure, and reel in your Northern Territory memory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hooked on Barra is just over an hour from Darwin. Head south on the Stuart Highway, then left onto the Arnhem Highway. Drive past Humpty Doo. Turn left onto Anzac Parade and follow it to the end. Turn right onto the gravel driveway signed Hooked on Barra. Follow to the river.
What to expect
After a friendly welcome, your guide will run you through a quick safety briefing and show you the ropes. You’ll learn how to set the lure, cast it like a pro, and reel it in with the right technique to entice a strike.
Then it's go time.
Head down to our custom-built casting zones along the stocked freshwater dam. Using lightweight rods, you’ll fish for strong, saltwater-bred barramundi ranging from 20cm to over a metre. The thrill hits when that rod bends and the barra breaks the surface.
We’ll be on hand to help you land your catch, offer tips, while you have a go at being an angler. Whether it's your first time fishing or your hundredth, this is an authentic, fun, and wild NT experience to remember.
Sometimes we catch so many fish, that we have to manage the bag limit for the welfare of our animals - This doesn't take from the experience, we believe it adds to it. There is a bag limit of 6 fish per session. This just means you can take your time to enjoy the thrill of angling and choosing the fish. Or check out our live Barramundi displays.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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